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Calories in Avocado

Avocado

Avocado

The avocado (Persea americana) is a tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is colloquially known as the Alligator Pear, reflecting its shape and the leather-like appearance of its skin. The two most widely marketed avocado varieties are the rough-skinned, almost Black Hass and the smooth, thin-skinned green Fuerte. The Hass has a smaller pit and a more buttery texture than the Fuerte.

Interesting Facts about Avocado

Absorption of two antioxidants lycopene and beta-carotene increases significantly when fresh avocado (or avocado oil) is added to an otherwise avocado-free salad.

The greatest concentration of carotenoids in avocado occurs in the dark green flesh that lies just beneath the skin.

It is relatively low-carb food, with about 19% of its calories coming from carbs. It’s also a low-sugar food, containing less than 2 grams of total sugar per cup, and falls very low on the glycemic index.

Avocados are sodium and cholesterol-free and have only five grams of fat per serving, most of it the monounsaturated kind

There are two grams of fiber in one serving, which is one-fifth of a medium avocado. It contains both insoluble and soluble fiber.